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Chapter 48: The Distance Between Truths

Autor: Ivy Monroe
last update Data de publicação: 2026-04-06 15:46:27

Lucien had never been someone who struggled with decisions.

Business negotiations, company strategies, high-risk investments—those things came naturally to him. He knew how to analyze situations quickly and move forward without hesitation.

But lately, his mind had become a battlefield he could no longer control.

The quiet apartment felt unusually heavy that morning.

Lucien stood by the large window in his office, staring down at the busy street far below. Cars moved in orderly streams
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